SOLUTION: Find the slope of the line containing each given pair of points. If the slope is undefined, state this. (0,9) and (-5,0)

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Question 294718: Find the slope of the line containing each given pair of points. If the slope is undefined, state this.
(0,9) and (-5,0)



Answer by dabanfield(803) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the slope of the line containing each given pair of points. If the slope is undefined, state this.
(0,9) and (-5,0)

The slope of the line, m, is the difference in the y values divided by the difference in the x values so:
m = (0-9)/(-5-0) = -9/-5 = 9/5